Ventura was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saugus Centurions. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Centurions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2016.
Ventura started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 18-25, 27-25, 25-16, 25-23.
Leading Saugus to victory were Emily Tran and Bailey Posey. Tran had 12 digs and four aces, while Posey had 12 assists and nine digs. With that strong performance, Tran is now averaging an impressive 2.2 aces per game.
Ventura's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Saugus, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ventura will welcome Newbury Park at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Saugus, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Village Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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